Heather Fontenot
Houston
Summary
To find a rewarding position as a Cardiac Sonographer within a facility that will allow me to utilize my scanning techniques and provide opportunities for further developments. To succeed in an environment of growth and excellence and earn a job which provides me satisfaction, self development, and achieve personal as well as organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Houston
09.2014 - Current
- Perform cardiac echo studies on pediatric and congenital heart disease population, while ensuring precise and accurate data is transmitted for physician completion
- Perform fetal echocardiography exams during a mothers pregnancy, to evaluate the position, size, structure, function and rhythm of the unborn baby’s heart
- Provide care for the physical needs of patients when conducting the cardiac echo studies.
- Provide explanations of purpose and techniques used during the exam
- Provide assistance to physicians and other health care team members during cardiac echo studies including, patient preparation before procedures and perform proper sterile techniques
PRN Neonatal/Pediatric Diagnostic Sonographer
Ben Taub Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed cardiac echo studies on neonatal and pediatric patients in the NICU/PICU and outpatient clinic at the hospital
- Performed ECGs and Heart Monitor placements
- Took on-call shifts one weekend a month
- Followed department/hospital infection control guidelines
- Worked completely independently, checking for echo orders periodically, and made sure all the proper paperwork was put in before performing the exams
- Transported ultrasound machine or EKG machine, and all the necessary equipment, to location the exam needed to be performed
- Transmit completed studies and EKGs to Texas Children’s Hospital – Main Campus, for cardiologist to interpret
Reconciliation Specialist
Medical Diagnostic Laboratories
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Main responsibilities include reconciling the daily deposits received.
- Retrieve all EOB’s from DocStar and from online.
- Review and total all EOB’s for accuracy and errors.
- Download and print all ERA’s and match up with all the checks and EFT’s received and enter correct deposit dates and totals into SLAR before handing off to the posters.
- Follow up with billing and accounting office to ensure that all totals are correct and all EOB’s were received and are accurate.
Receptionist
Medical Diagnostic Laboratories
08.2008 - 03.2009
- Main responsibility requires answering phone and redirecting calls
- Update spreadsheets for the appeals dept. for payments received from insurance companies and patients.
- Help with posting payments, bills on hold, and correspondence
- Other small projects to complete when the coordinators need a little extra help, especially when closing out at the end of the month.
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography, Pediatric Echocardiography
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX05-2014
General Studies - Transfer
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX01-2012
Skills
- Pediatric Cardiac Sonography
- Fetal Cardiac Sonography
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Can do Vitals and EKGs
- Patient Assessment
- Typing-35 wpm
- 10 key
- Familiar with Epic and Syngo
- MS Word, Excel, Outlook
Certification
RDCS (FE) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
RCCS Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
BLS Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
Timeline
PRN Neonatal/Pediatric Diagnostic Sonographer
Ben Taub Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2021
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Houston
09.2014 - Current
Reconciliation Specialist
Medical Diagnostic Laboratories
03.2012 - 06.2012
Receptionist
Medical Diagnostic Laboratories
08.2008 - 03.2009
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography, Pediatric Echocardiography
Alvin Community College
General Studies - Transfer
San Jacinto College